Bringing Honor to those who Honor Delco since 1968.
The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, Delaware County Chapter recognizes individuals who have brought lasting fame to Delco through their achievements in athletics.
Honoring Delco’s Elite for More Than 50 Years.
The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Delaware County Chapter has inducted more than 500 athletes, coaches, administrators and sports executives who have significantly impacted the community through their contributions in sport.
Induction into your local chapter thereby qualifies inductees for consideration into the Pennsylvania State Hall of Fame, who hosts annual induction banquets each fall.
Becoming a member only takes a few moments, and in doing so, you are supporting not only our inductees, but also other programs such as the high school scholar-athlete scholarship awards. To learn more about our programs and to become a member of the Hall of Fame, click HERE.
Honoring the 70th Anniversary of the Yeadon High School Basketball State Championship Team
Head Coach John Nageli’s Eagles won the state title in March, 1953 by defeating Sharon High 55-43 at the Palestra.
This historic moment was the first time in PIAA history that a class B school won a class A state title in Pennsylvania.
Read more coverage from the Chester Times here.
The Frank May “Most Heart” Memorial Scholarship
In honor of our Chapter’s longtime, dedicated President and Hall of Fame Inductee, Frank May, his family established a memorial scholarship in his name, which will be awarded annually at our High School Scholar-Athlete Banquet.
